Matson
Legal name: Matson Navigation Company Of Alaska LLC
- USDOT
- 19594
- MC
- 96612
- Based in
- Anchorage, AK 99501 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 130 trucks, 190 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Anchorage, AK → Juneau, AK · Long-distance move
About 677 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,590–$6,820, delivery in 2–5 days, 123 carriers on the Anchorage side and 7 in Juneau.
The route from Anchorage, AK to Juneau, AK covers roughly 677 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,590 to $6,820 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 22 min.
On the Anchorage side there are 123 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 7 around Juneau (1 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Juneau.
Anchorage has a population of about 287,155 and Juneau about 32,000. Anchorage is considerably denser (171 people per square mile versus 12), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,750 | $3,360 | $4,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,590 | $5,590 | $6,820 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,340 | $8,950 | $10,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,090 | $12,300 | $15,010 |
$1,000–$1,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,620–$2,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,590–$6,820
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anchorage, AK → Juneau, AK. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,830 to $2,730 for a studio, $2,750 to $4,090 for a one-bedroom, $4,590 to $6,820 for a two-bedroom, $7,340 to $10,920 for a three-bedroom and $10,090 to $15,010 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 677 road miles (573 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 22 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
No. Because both Anchorage and Juneau are in Alaska, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,000 to $1,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,390. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Anchorage–Juneau corridor.